Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) gives non-law graduates the academic qualifications to apply to practise law after completing a practical legal training program or a period of supervised workplace training.

Why study Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)?

The Monash Juris Doctor (JD) is an intensive, graduate entry law degree. The Monash JD recognises the specific needs of non-law graduates returning to study law and teaches the knowledge and skills only a law degree from one of Australia's leading universities can provide. Small class sizes and innovative teaching attracts passionate and dedicated individuals, and classes are taught at the city-based Monash Law Chambers, located in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 9,792 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 32,740 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

August, January, May

Attendances

  • On-campus at City: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Course code: 3387

CRICOS code: 061795K

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: law-postgraduate@monash.edu Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 36,680 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

August, January, May

Attendances

  • On-campus at City: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Course code: 3387

CRICOS code: 061795K

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   study@monash.edu and phone +61 3 9903 4788

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Selection is a competitive process made primarily on academic merit. In addition, consideration may be given to:

Personal and professional achievements

  • Communication skills
  • Commitment, motivation and reasons for undertaking the course
  • Masters degree of at least 1 year equivalent

As a guide, a minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7 point scale is required to be considered for a full fee place. The minimum requirement to be considered for a CSP place is a GPA of 6.4. However, the actual GPA required depends on the number and standard of applications received during that selection period.

Students wishing to transfer from a JD course at another university, who are seeking a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), are assessed on their entire academic history.

Special application requirements

Those applicants who have not completed any formal study in the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD personal statement. The personal statement may include your reasons for wanting to study law, why you want to study at Monash Law School, any voluntary work or relevant work experience, any applicable achievements and other relevant aspects that you feel will improve your application.

Some candidates may also be interviewed.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

The Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) runs in trimesters not semesters. Application intakes are January, May and August.

Domestic application information can be found at the following:

http://www.law.monash.edu.au/future-students/jd/applications-domestic.html

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Selection is a competitive process made primarily on academic merit. In addition, consideration may be given to:

  • Personal and professional achievements
  • Communication skills
  • Commitment, motivation and reasons for undertaking the course
  • Masters degree of at least 1 year equivalent.

As a guide, a minimum of a credit average is required.

English requirements for international students

Applicants must have undertaken an English language proficiency test within 24 months prior to the study commencement date and have achieved the following results:

  • IELTS: 7.0 with no individual band score under 7.0
  • TOEFL: 600 with no less that 5.0 for TWE; or computer-based TOEFL of 253 with an essay rating (ER) of 5; or internet based TOEFL overall score of 102 with at least 24 in writing and no section lower than 20.

Special application requirements

Those applicants who have not completed any formal study in the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD personal statement. The personal statement may include your reasons for wanting to study law, why you want to study at Monash Law School, any voluntary work or relevant work experience, any applicable achievements and other relevant aspects that you feel will improve your application.

Some candidates may also be interviewed.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

The Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) runs in trimesters not semesters. Application intakes are January, May and August.

International application information can be found at the following:

http://www.law.monash.edu.au/future-students/jd/applications-domestic.html

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.